How Often Should You Clean Your Beauty Blender? The Answer Is More Than You Think

No judgment here, but I'll venture to guess your makeup tools aren't as clean as they should be. Truth is, mine aren't either, but if you've made a resolution to be more hygienic with your beauty routine this year, you should start with your sponges. If you're wondering how often you should clean your beauty blender, the answer might surprise you, because it's most likely more than you actually clean yours.

If you love the product, but are a little lazy like me, I recommend the easy method to cleaning your Beauty Blender. It's an everyday task, but like I said, it's easy, cheap, and keeps things super sanitary. Win-win. Here's what you do.

Whether you bought your cleaning solution or you made your own, you'll submerge your sponge into it and then give it a couple squeezes under water. You'll notice the sponge start to fill with water — that's when you'll sink in back into the bowl.

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Leave the sponge in the water overnight. The next day, you'll wake up, ring it out, and be ready to apply makeup with a fresh, clean sponge.

This method is my favorite. Every morning, you'lll wake up with a damp, clean sponge waiting for you. Personally, I notice a difference in my skin and makeup when I'm consistently using a clean sponge. I'm sure you will, too!

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